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Hungarian master of absurdist excess László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
October 09, 2025 - 8:55 PM

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai, whose surreal and anarchic novels combine a bleak world view with mordant humor, won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for work the judges said upholds the power of art in the midst of “apocalyptic terror.”
Alan Doyle wants to try everything once, so he co-wrote the musical 'Tell Tale Harbour'
October 09, 2025 - 10:48 AM

TORONTO — To hear Alan Doyle tell it, he's stumbled into all his creative pursuits sincethe success of his folk-rock group Great Big Sea.
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October 09, 2025 - 2:00 AM

Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons
Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons
October 08, 2025 - 5:32 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A novel about identity and a missing youth, a history of the overthrow of the Shah of Iran and a picture book celebrating the underappreciated belly button are this year's winners of the Kirkus Prize, which includes a $50,000 cash award for each of the three categories.
In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers
October 08, 2025 - 11:14 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Bari Weiss has made a name for herself as an unflinching critic of mainstream news outlets. Now, she's set to run one.
Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots and Raye to present at Rock Hall
October 08, 2025 - 10:44 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — A glittering list of music figures will help present awards at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, including Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots, Missy Elliott and

John Candy biography delves into battles Canadian comic faced away from cameras
October 07, 2025 - 11:15 AM

TORONTO — A new biography of Canadian comedy legend John Candy delves into the private battles he faced away from the cameras.
Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning
October 07, 2025 - 7:46 AM

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is headed to court Wednesday to fight a decision — and record $38.9-million penalty — that experts say should serve as a warning for other companies.
National Book Award finalists announced: Alameddine, Majumdar, Li and Russell are among the nominees
October 07, 2025 - 7:15 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Fiction by Rabih Alameddine, Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell and a memoir of family tragedy by Yiyun Li are among this year's finalists for the National Book Award.
Jilly Cooper, British author of bestselling risqué novels, including 'Rivals,' dies at 88
October 06, 2025 - 5:50 PM

LONDON (AP) — Jilly Cooper, the bestselling British author known for her chronicles of class and sex in risqué novels, including “Rivals” and “Riders,” has died unexpectedly, her agent and family said Monday. She was 88.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Hungarian master of absurdist excess László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize

Alan Doyle wants to try everything once, so he co-wrote the musical 'Tell Tale Harbour'

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Kirkus Prize winners include a novel on identity, a history of Iran and an ode to belly buttons

In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers

Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Questlove, Twenty One Pilots and Raye to present at Rock Hall

John Candy biography delves into battles Canadian comic faced away from cameras

Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning

National Book Award finalists announced: Alameddine, Majumdar, Li and Russell are among the nominees

Jilly Cooper, British author of bestselling risqué novels, including 'Rivals,' dies at 88

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